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The School of Media and Design (SMD) integrates dynamically five academic programs to serve better the needs of the Incarnate Word student. All programs within SMD emphasize the use of technology and provide students with a firm foundation in theory and application. Working in an empowered environment with the latest software and computer technology, students develop the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to become effective professionals in their selected careers. 

Put your creativity to work in a productive learning environment. The School of Media and Design is waiting for you!

Sharon Welkey, Dean
Dr. Sharon Welkey, Dean
welkey@uiwtx.edu
AD 112, SMD Office (210) 829-6091; FAX (210) 829-3196
TAKE A LOOK!
  • UIW ranks second in San Antonio for the size of our graduate degree programs and ranks sixth in San Antonio for certified enrollment. (Source: San Antonio Business Journal, 3/9/12)
  • UIW Student Crowned Miss Fiesta® San Antonio for 2012
    Katie Marie Rivera, communication arts major at UIW, received the crown and scepter of Miss Fiesta® San Antonio for 2012 at McCombs Empire Theatre Saturday, March 3. Rivera will be participating in “Fiesta” events April 19-29.
  • Communication Arts: UIW Students Participated in “Proyecto U”
    Five UIW students participated in the first production of “Proyecto U,” a new innovative educational partnership program that offers students, from universities and colleges in San Antonio, comprehensive work experience and coaching under the supervision of the Univision 41 news department.
  • Did You Know..... Businesses told the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) they most demand employees with bachelor's degrees in: COMPUTER SCIENCE
Of those who have applied for a job, more than 56 percent of computer science majors in the class of 2011 already have received an offer, the NACE reports...the law of supply and demand is pushing the average annual salary offer to just over $63,000, making computer science one of the best paid majors in 2011.
  • Adams Invited to be Speaker for Forum
    Congratulations to Dr. Melinda Adams of fashion management who received an invitation from the Bexar County Economic Development to participate as a local subject matter expert on the U.S. fashion industry at a forum for delegates from the Hai Yang People’s Congress and Sweater Industry Association.
  • Check out this article found in the San Antonio Express News about two of our own...
  • The work of local designing women was featured in an Emerging Designers show, gala and scholarship fund-raiser at Sunset Station during San Antonio's third annual fashion week.The show was preceded by an awards program honoring local fashionistas. Read more: at http://www.mysanantonio.com/life/article/Fashion-Week-s-rising-newcomers-215446.php#ixzz1agTthtpJ
  • UIW-SMD Adjunct Darlene Carbajal was cited in an article in the San Antonio-Express News, August 23, 2011 regarding the New Tech program at Sam Houston High School (San Antonio-Express News, August 23, 2011)
 

Alumnus of Distinction

Ya'Ke Smith’s film “Katrina's Son” won its 12th award Best San Antonio Film at the San Antonio Film Festival.

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Ya'Ke

 


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